Now I'm creeped out, because this sounds a bit like activation of some dusty Cold War-era biological warfare scenario. I should be reassured that the mechanisms of a functioning nation are...
Now I'm creeped out, because this sounds a bit like activation of some dusty Cold War-era biological warfare scenario.
I should be reassured that the mechanisms of a functioning nation are creaking awake, but military action within the U.S. doesn't have a promising history. Even worse with a spray-tanned megalomaniac fatberg as Commander-In-Chief.
The article says it's by request of the governor of each state, so this is under state control, as often happens for natural disasters. According to Wikipedia there is a 2006 law allowing the...
The article says it's by request of the governor of each state, so this is under state control, as often happens for natural disasters.
According to Wikipedia there is a 2006 law allowing the president to mobilize the National Guard, but apparently that hasn't happened.
“At the national level, Guard members are training personnel on COVID-19 response, identifying and preparing National Guard facilities for use as isolation housing, and compiling state medical supply inventories,” the release continued. “National Guard personnel will provide assistance to the states that include logistical support, disinfection/cleaning, activate/conduct transportation of medical personnel, call center support, and meal delivery."
While the number currently stands at under 500, the National Guard Bureau said those numbers “will rapidly change,” as the agency “expect[s] that number to approach 1,000” by the end of the day.
Now I'm creeped out, because this sounds a bit like activation of some dusty Cold War-era biological warfare scenario.
I should be reassured that the mechanisms of a functioning nation are creaking awake, but military action within the U.S. doesn't have a promising history. Even worse with a spray-tanned megalomaniac fatberg as Commander-In-Chief.
The article says it's by request of the governor of each state, so this is under state control, as often happens for natural disasters.
According to Wikipedia there is a 2006 law allowing the president to mobilize the National Guard, but apparently that hasn't happened.
It's pretty typical for governors to deploy the National Guard in their state during an emergency like this.
Agreed.
From the article: